Emigration Check Passport & Kuwait Visa Stamping – A Complete Guide

  The idea of working or moving to Kuwait is a very important step towards your next life chapter. But, before you fly out, there are some first formalities you need to satisfy. The emigration check on the passport and the stamping of the Kuwait visa are two of the most important steps. Not satisfying either of these steps could mean you are delayed or could have your departure aborted altogether.   What is Emigration Check on Passport? An emigration check passport is a requirement for some Indian passport holders, issued under the Emigration Act, which states that if your passport shows the words "ECR" (emigration check required), you must go through the clearance process before travelling to a country such as Kuwait for work. This check is in place to protect Indian workers from being exploited abroad and to verify the legitimacy of jobs they have been offered. If you do not clear the emigration check, it is likely your departure will be prevented at the airport terminal. K...